Monarchs
When a "true" king or queen is unable to rule, for example because they are too young, this person assumes the role.
Regent
The French occupation sparked a popular revolt in Madrid on this date in 1808, which led to the War of Independence.
May 2nd, 1808
In 1840, he signed the Peace of Vergara putting an end to the First Carlist War.
General Espartero
This law was passed in 1855 to try to solve the poor transport network and disconnected market in Spain.
The General Railway Law
The Spanish War of Independence was fought in this many phases.
3 phases
Popular resistance (1808)
French offensive (1808-1812)
Anglo-Spanish victories (1812-1814)
Which law prevented a woman from reigning in Spain?
Salic law
After 'La Gloriosa' revolution, Isabella II was exiled to France in this year.
1868
This treaty allowed the French army to cross Spain in order to conquer Portugal.
The Treaty of Fontainebleu (1807)
The government passed this educative law in 1857 which established educative levels and compulsory access to the basic level.
Ley Moyano
What is the name of the series of conflicts due to the succession after Ferdinand VII?
The Carlist Wars
Absolutists opposed the rule of Isabella, Ferdinand VII's daughter, and instead supported this man, whom they considered the legitimate heir.
Carlos María Isidro (the king's brother)
The Spanish War of Independence began in this year.
1814
This gave the power of the crown back to Ferdinand VII.
Treaty of Valençay (1813)
The Cortes in Cádiz were convened primarily for this purpose.
To abolish the Ancient Regime in Spain and create a liberal state.
These two political ideas spread by the International Workingmen's Association throughout Spain in the 1870s as workers protested their conditions and demanded fairer wages.
Marxism and Anarchism
This means to renounce, or give up, the throne.
abdicate
The first constitution of Spain (Constitution of Cádiz, 'La Pepa') is passed on this date.
March 19, 1812
After the crisis of 1898 Spain signed the Treaty of Paris, losing what?
Spain lost its last 3 colonies (Cuba, Philippines, Puerto Rico).
He created the Unión Liberal, a new political party, to group conservatives and progressives with common viewpoints.
O'Donnell
Where was the Constitution of 1812 signed?
Cádiz
After this monarch abdicated and fled in February 1873, the first Spanish Republic was proclaimed.
Amadeo I of Savoy
In December of this year, Alfonso XII (Isabella II's son) was proclaimed king of Spain.
1874
All the opponents of the Narváez government, the progressives, democrats and republicans united at the Pact of Ostende (1866) to accomplish what goal?
To overthrow Isabella II
The Constitution of 1876 was a pillar of the Bourbon restoration system designed by who?
Antonio Cánovas del Castillo
Which political position was held by Manuel Godoy?
Prime Minister of Charles IV